SCOUT X-4 R/B (00958)

COSPAR: 1964-084B | Alt Name: Scout S137R Stage 4
DECAYED

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SCOUT X-4 R/B Satellite Image
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Launch Details

Launch Date

December 15, 1964

Launch Site

WLPIS

Launch Pad

LA3A

Launch Vehicle

Scout X-4

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

00958

International Designator

1964-084B

Decay Date

2/7/1965

Basic Satellite Info

Name

SCOUT X-4 R/B

Alternative Name

Scout S137R Stage 4

Type

Rocket Body

Status

Space Junk

Owner

LARCN

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary
A rocket body, also commonly referred to as an upper stage or spent rocket stage, is the structural shell left behind after a rocket has delivered its payload to orbit. These large and often heavy pieces of space hardware can remain in orbit for years, posing significant collision hazards as part of the growing space debris problem. If left uncontrolled, rocket bodies have the potential to reenter Earth's atmosphere unpredictably, which can lead to falling debris in populated areas. Additionally, they risk colliding with operational satellites or the International Space Station, creating more debris and putting human life at risk.
Physical Characteristics

Length

1.5

Diameter

0.5

Span

1.5

Dry Mass

33

Launch Mass

33

Shape

Cyl

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Altair 2 X-258C2 RH-75

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

ABL

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Altair

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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